Burnley secured a narrow victory over Notts County in a penalty shootout, winning 4-3 after the match ended 1-1 at Turf Moor. Kyle Walker scored the decisive penalty, while goalkeeper Max Weiss made crucial saves from Emile Acquah and Jacob Bedeau. In another match, West Ham came from behind to defeat Portsmouth 3-1 at the London Stadium, with Taty Castellanos scoring twice.
Sheffield Wednesday edged out 10-man Bolton 1-0, thanks to a goal from substitute Jamal Lowe. Millwall goalkeeper Lukas Jensen was the hero as his team won 2-0 in a penalty shootout against QPR after the game ended 1-1. Norwich thrashed MK Dons 4-1, while Cardiff won 3-2 against Swindon.
Birmingham, Watford, and Blackburn also secured victories in their respective matches. The Carabao Cup first round saw several teams advance, including Lincoln, Stoke, and Bradford. AFC Wimbledon, Barnsley, and Reading won on penalties, while Preston, Shrewsbury, and Doncaster also progressed.
The draw for the second round will take place on August 10, featuring the first-round winners and 11 Premier League clubs not participating in European competition.